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I appreciated the article about Blooming Peace in the May 15th edition of the Local.
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5/22/25
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Thomas Nelson Hemphill, beloved husband of Susan (Young) Hemphill, loving father of Lisa (Keith) McGill, Susan Joy Hemphill and Betsey Gagliano died peacefully at home of natural causes on May 8, 2025 with family by his side.
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5/15/25
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Jansen, the upscale “Center City” restaurant at 7402 Germantown Ave. in Mt. Airy that has been a magnet for fine-dining aficionados for the last decade, will close its doors for good.
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by Len Lear
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5/8/25
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A memorial service for Raymond 'Skip' Chauncey Lynch, Sr., late of Wyndmoor, PA, will be held on Sunday, May 18 at 3 p.m. at The Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields.
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5/7/25
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Nestled in the heart of Wyndmoor, Locals Coffee has become more than just a place to grab a morning brew. Its star is rising.
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by Buffy Gorrilla
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5/1/25
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Jake Bevan acquired the business on Feb. 28.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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4/17/25
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Daniel Ford was a modest, humble resident of Wyndmoor but because of his selfless decision, he saved the lives of several people.
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by Len Lear
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4/16/25
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In our enthusiasm for Chestnut Hill's rich inventory of large and impressive houses, we may overlook the extraordinary breadth of other housing options in the Northwest.
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by George McNeely
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3/29/25
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If Philadelphia is the United States' "gardening capital," the Northwest could well be its nonprofit nexus.
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by Daralyse Lyons
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3/29/25
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SOOK Vinyl & Vintage is much more than Philadelphia's only Black-owned record store.
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by Len Lear
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3/26/25
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Looking for a local bakery, café or coffee shop? Here's the rundown of places to try in the Northwest and Eastern Montco.
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CHESTNUT HILL
Baker Street …
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3/22/25
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There's nothing better on a hot summer day than a delicious ice cream, frozen yogurt or smoothie. Here's your best bets for sweet spots in the Northwest.
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3/22/25
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The northwest and surrounding communities boast an electic array of dining options with a wide variety of cuisines. This list is your guide to it all - from where to get a great sandwich to …
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3/22/25
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Carl Shaifer, a longtime Chestnut Hill resident known for his business acumen and tireless community service, died March 5 of age-related causes.
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by Len Lear
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3/20/25
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Editor’s note: This week, we share part two of the remarkable story of growth and community service of Ernest Carl Morris.
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by Len Lear
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3/19/25
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When I left our house to go to work at the Local on Tuesday, March 3, 1998, it was like a thousand other mornings. It ended up as one in a thousand, however.
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by Len Lear
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3/6/25
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At just 17 years old, Nathaniel Zhang has already achieved what many pianists spend a lifetime pursuing.
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3/6/25
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John Augustine Roman, born on July 28, 1929 in Philadelphia, PA, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2025 at the age of 95.
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2/19/25
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Here in Northwest Philadelphia and its surrounding communities, summer camps have evolved into an exciting spectrum of experiences.
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by Leisha Shaffer
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2/13/25
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This “love note” to our newspaper recently arrived as a voicemail from a former Chestnut Hill neighbor. We thought we’d share it.
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2/13/25
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